Entertainment and More Inspired by Dia de los Muertos and Coco Coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

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With fall fast approaching, Disneyland announced new experiences coming to both parks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. At Disney’s California Adventure park, “Coco” will be celebrated at the Plaza de la Familia. This limited-time festivity will be taking over the Paradise Gardens. Over at the Memory Wall, families can use the interactive exhibit to make memories of … Read more

9 Best Things to Do in Disneyland with Preschoolers

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Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but when you’re dealing with particularly young children, it’s not always easy to make everyone happy. With rides like the Incredicoaster or Mission: Breakout! popping up, it seems that Disneyland is moving more towards a big kid haven. With the impending closure of A Bug’s Land, it … Read more

Weathering a Crowded Summer Day at DCA: Lessons Learned from Pixar Pier Premiere

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Disneyland is crowded. This has become a universal reality.  It is unfortunate, virtually unavoidable, and has become sadly consistent. When a new or newly refurbished land, attraction, or rose-gold gift dispensary opens over an already impacted summer weekend, the resort can reach capacity. As can guest frustration. The recent Disney California Adventure Pixar Pier premiere on … Read more

Eight Underrated Experiences to Get You Out Of a Disneyland Rut

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Everyone has their Disneyland favorites. Personally, I try to always ride Haunted Mansion and see Fantasmic! But those that visit frequently often get into Disneyland ruts, because we don’t branch out. I’m certainly guilty of it! What we need to do is stop walking past underrated attractions, and instead stop and experience them! Here are … Read more

The 9 Best Sweet Treats at Disneyland To Make You Drool

For those of us with a massive sweet tooth, is there really any place better to be than Disneyland? Ice cream shops on every corner, giant doughnuts and churros at every stand, and super sweet slushes and shakes available all year round. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by choices, so I’ve made down a list … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland’s Parade History is Showcased in Amazing Murals – Part 2

[Editor’s note: This is part two of a guest post by artist and former Disneyland Cast Member Sam Carter. The story and images below showcase the final section of the Disneyland Parade Timeline Mural that Sam painted on the walls of N-19, the backstage Parades building, between 2001-2003. This final section honors the Disneyland Resort’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey & Friends Parking Structure Construction Shows Significant Progress

Mickey & Friends parking structure expansion

Sorely-needed construction on the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure expansion is proceeding rather aggressively at the Disneyland Resort. A company renowned for getting things done, Disney is wasting little time with the new project, which will significantly expand the capacity of its already massive parking facility. What was once the rather underutilized Pinocchio surface lot, … Read more

PHOTOS: Major Changes Have Begun at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Ahead of Tropical Hideaway’s Opening at Disneyland Park

Work has begun at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park to reconfigure the Enchanted Garden to accommodate a wheelchair accessible ramp. The work is related to larger changes brought about by the upcoming Tropical Hideaway restaurant next door in Adventureland. The left side (Main Street U.S.A. side) of the Enchanted Garden is currently … Read more